Grindstone Festival

The Grindstone Festival is Berea’s signature Fourth of July celebration. This one-day event includes activities for all ages. There are paddleboat rides on Coe Lake, live entertainment with band concerts, inflatables and food vendors. A spectacular fireworks display over Coe Lake ends the event and attracts thousands of visitors from throughout the region.

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025

Location: Coe Lake Park

Parade Time: 11 a.m.

Time: 12-10 p.m.

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  1. Megan Pochatek

    Administrator of Special Events

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  1. 1 Drone view photo of Coe Lake Park with crowds
  2. 2 Drone view photo of Coe Lake Park with crowds
  3. 3 Fireworks over Coe Lake
  4. 4 Crowds of people and vendors at Grindstone Festival
  5. 5 2 paddleboats and Coe Lake fountain
  6. 6 McGruff Police Dog walking in Parade
  7. 7 People walking with American Flag in Parade
  8. 8 Crowds of people at Coe Lake Grindstone Festival
  9. 9 Ice cream vendor with lines of people
  10. 10 Food truck and people in line
  11. 11 Crowds of people watching band on stage
  12. 12 Inflatable bouncy house
  13. 13 Inflatable bouncy house